Etymology

parian

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Today it means: A native or inhabitant of Paros. Full definition →

First used 17th c.
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The story

From Paros + -ian.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. Of or relating to the Greek island of Paros; (specifically), designating a type if fine white marble for which the island was renowned in antiquity.
  • from 19th c. Designating or resembling a type of fine white porcelain resembling Parian marble.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.